Passengers can expect expansive views of the winding Ural River and the southern districts of Uralsk as the aircraft climbs over the vast West Kazakhstan steppe.
The left side offers superior views of the winding Ural River shortly after takeoff and a more diverse array of northern Kazakh lake systems during the cruise phase.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the Caspian Sea coastline and the dramatic contrast between the desert and the deep turquoise water during the final approach into Aktau.
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Ural River, which serves as the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia, alongside the industrial infrastructure of the Caspian oil basin.